Cytotechnologist, Temporary in Ft Myers, Florida at NeoGenomics Laboratories

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

NeoGenomics has an opening for a Temporary Cytotechnologist who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is an onsite for at the Lee Health system and will work a Monday - Friday day shift.

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Position Summary:

As a Cytotechnologist you will precisely and accurately perform a variety of routine and specialized Cyotechnology procedures. You will research, troubleshoot, and resolve cytology related inquiries and problems within the laboratory. This position will require the staining, mounting, and initial screening analysis of cells to detect evidence of cancer and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices. Immediate evaluation preparation, staining and initial analysis may also be required.

Responsibilities:

• Receives cytology specimens and ensures proper specimen ID, accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples
• Processes paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
• Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for cytology evaluation by pathologist(s), according to established SOPs
  Submits slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination
• Examines cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns
• Provides patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports
• Maintains effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety
• Examines specimens using microscopes to evaluate specimen quality
• Helps maintain acceptable productivity, TAT and workflow
• Reports problems concerning individual cases, tests, equipment, and supplies to the department supervisor or lead technologist to ensure timely resolution

Experience & Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in the field and complete a one-year internship or complete a long-term training program in a cytology lab
• Three years or equivalent experience as a Cytotechnologist preferred
• ASCP license in Cytology and current Florida Cytology license required
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques
• Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards

The Research and Development focus specializes in activities related to innovation, introduction of new products and services, or improvement of current products in accordance with established regulatory standards.This role involves applying skills with increasing independence to handle semi-routine assignments, selecting from established procedures and performing occasional fact-finding, while working under moderate supervision with some judgment latitude, contributing primarily within the team and engaging in routine internal and external interactions.